by nhri | Jun 25, 2012 | 2012, Alternative Therapies, Mediterranean Diet
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A recent research which included 11,015 participants used a 136 item food frequency questionnaire to show that participants with the greatest adherence to the Mediterranean diet have improved physical health and mental quality of life. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 21, 2012 | 2012, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Fats and Oils - General, Omega - 3
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found benefits in cognitive function in a study involving 132 patients with a previous diagnosis of major depressive disorder but not depressed in the last 3 months. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 21, 2012 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, Fiber, Obesity
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. A study involving 559 teens aged 14-18 revealed that dietary fiber decreased body fat percentage and markers of inflammation. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 21, 2012 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, Vitamin B6, Vitamins
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found that those with highest vitamin B6 blood levels had 42% lower levels of the inflammatory protein, 14% lower in homocysteine levels, 21% lower rate in cardiovascular disease and 40% lower rate in diabetes. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 19, 2012 | 2012, Eye Health, Macular Degeneration, Vitamin D - General
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a small mouse study those receiving vitamin D had a 35% greater level of a marker of visual acuity than the control group. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 19, 2012 | 2012, Menopause, Vitamin D - General, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A review shows health benefits for postmenopausal women in a 23% reduced risk of falling, 15% lower risk of colorectal cancer, 11% lower risk of breast cancer, and 16% lower risk of high blood pressure. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 12, 2012 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, Vitamin D - General, Vitamins
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those with the lowest 30% of vitamin D Blood levels had a 24% increased overall incidence of heart disease, cancer, and all-cause mortality compared to those with the highest 30% of vitamin D levels. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 12, 2012 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, Circulatory Health, Folic Acid & Folate
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Studies indicate that folic acid supplementation may be effective in reducing the progression of “carotid-intima media thickness”, particularly in subjects with chronic kidney disease or who are at high risk for cardiovascular disease. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 11, 2012 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, Magnesium
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. The intake of magnesium has been associated with lowering death from cardiovascular disease because it regulates blood pressure. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 11, 2012 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, Vitamin D - General, Vitamins
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In 1811 patients with metabolic syndrome those with the highest blood levels of vitamin D had 62% lower rates of cardiovascular disease, 60% lower risk of type 2 diabetes, and 69% lower rates of peripheral vascular disease. (more…)
by nhri | May 18, 2012 | 2012, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Folic Acid & Folate
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A 20 year study showed that those with the highest 20% of folic acid intake had a 52% reduced risk of getting high blood pressure compared to those with the lowest 20% of folic acid intake.
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by nhri | May 15, 2012 | 2012, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health, Vitamin D - General
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 2040 prediabetic patients those with the highest blood levels of vitamin D had a 39% lower risk of type 2 diabetes. (more…)
by nhri | May 15, 2012 | 2012, Antioxidants, Cognitive Health, Fruits and Vegetables, Women's Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In research in 121,700 middle aged nurses, the intake of berries delayed cognitive decline by up to 2.5 years due to its oxidative properties. (more…)
by nhri | May 11, 2012 | 2012, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Vitamin D - Mental Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a seven year study with 498 women, those with the highest vitamin D blood levels had 435% less Alzheimer’s disease. (more…)
by nhri | May 1, 2012 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, Vegetarianism, Vitamin B12
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Research shows vegetarians have a high rate of vitamin B12 deficiency, high salt intake and raised blood fat concentrations and that consuming vitamin B12 had a 9% improvement in blood flow. (more…)
by nhri | May 1, 2012 | 2012, Minerals, Vitamins
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD. Recommended daily amounts (RDAS) of vitamins and minerals based on the minimum amounts necessary to prevent deficiency diseases is insufficient, instead it should also be based on DNA damage. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 20, 2012 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, Nuts and Seeds, Weight Control
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Participants consuming pistachios had a 6.4% decrease in the total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol ratio, 43% increase in blood vessel relaxation, 4.5 % decrease in Body Mass Index, and 24% improvement in a marker for inflammation. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 17, 2012 | 2012, Cancer, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Processed Foods
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Deaths of men could be reduced by 9.3% and women by 7.6% if these men and women consumed less than 0.5 serving of red meat per day, a study of 22 years revealed. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 9, 2012 | 2012, Menopause, Soy Isoflavones, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found that soy isoflavone supplementation reduced hot flash frequency by 26.2% and severity by 26.2%. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 9, 2012 | 2012, Blood Lipids, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Taurine, Women's Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Research showed that women with higher blood levels of taurine resulted in a 45-60% reduction in the risk for hypertension. (more…)
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